Real Simple has a list of 10 home upgrades you can make that will actually pay off when you sell your house. Highlights from the list:
- Painting your house, inside and out (pale yellow homes sell faster and for more money, apparently);
- Updating the kitchen, as long as you don’t go overboard;
- Updating a bathroom, again, as long as you don’t go crazy; and
- Put in a swimming pool.
Most of the upgrades are cosmetic, like landscaping. Upgrading mechanicals rarely gets you much in the way of value, except for big things like energy-efficient windows or central air.
For all the tips, with details about why they work, head over to Home Upgrades That Pay Off at Real Simple.
Home Upgrades That Pay Off | Real Simple
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